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Beans vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beans and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in beans.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 830% more than beans.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beans
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.4%
Contains more IronIron +2589.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beans
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2364.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41520%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1923.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1784.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +341.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +801.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4217.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.4%
Contains more OtherOther +253.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7757.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4766.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beans Cayenne pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beans Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 5µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.45mg 178%
Iron 0.29mg 7.8mg 94%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Fiber 5.5g 27.2g 87%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 76.4mg 81%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.919mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 8.37g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 8.701mg 52%
Potassium 296mg 2014mg 51%
Magnesium 32mg 152mg 29%
Phosphorus 104mg 293mg 27%
Fats 0.4g 17.27g 26%
Folate 24µg 106µg 21%
Copper 0.206mg 0.373mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.328mg 15%
Protein 4.8g 12.01g 14%
Saturated fat 0.103g 3.26g 14%
Carbs 20.49g 56.63g 12%
Calories 105kcal 318kcal 11%
Zinc 1.4mg 2.48mg 10%
Calcium 50mg 148mg 10%
Selenium 4.5µg 8.8µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 2.75g 7%
Choline 30.8mg 51.5mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 14.99g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 7.78g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beans Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Beans
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Beans
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beans
Beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.